Alan Parsons is an English musician, audio engineer, and record producer born on December 20, 1948. He is best known for his work as the sound engineer on albums by the Beatles, Pink Floyd, and The Hollies, among others. He was also a founding member of the progressive rock band The Alan Parsons Project.

Parsons started his career as an assistant engineer at Abbey Road Studios, where he worked on the Beatles' albums "Abbey Road" and "Let It Be." He later worked as an engineer on Pink Floyd's iconic album "The Dark Side of the Moon," which is considered one of the greatest albums of all time.

In 1975, Parsons formed The Alan Parsons Project with collaborator Eric Woolfson. The group released 10 studio albums between 1976 and 1987, with hits such as "Eye in the Sky," "Games People Play," and "Time." The Alan Parsons Project's music is known for its blend of progressive rock, pop, and electronic elements, as well as its concept album format.

After the group disbanded, Parsons continued to work as a producer and engineer, collaborating with artists such as Al Stewart, The Hollies, and Pilot. He also released several solo albums, including "Try Anything Once" and "A Valid Path."

In addition to his music career, Parsons has also been involved in the development of audio software and has authored books on audio engineering. He has won numerous awards for his contributions to the music industry, including four Grammy Awards and an ASCAP Award for lifetime achievement.

From London, England. Core band of musicians with transient vocalists. Superb songwriting and musicianship...Ian Bairnson's inspired guitar work is always outstanding. -GSH

• Alan Parsons - keyboards/guitar/vocals - b. 1949.
• Eric Woolfson - keyboards/vocals
• Ian Bairnson - guitar - b. Shetland Islands, UK - formerly with Pilot. [Ref: Jim Dilworth, August 17, 2006]
• David Paton - bass/guitar/vocals
• Stuart Tosh - drums/vocals
• Leonard Whiting - vocals
• Arthur Brown - vocals - formerly with The Crazy World of Arthur Brown.
• John Miles - vocals

1. "Tales of Mystery and Imagination" (1976)

• Alan Parsons - keyboards/guitar/vocals
• Eric Woolfson - keyboards/vocals
• Ian Bairnson - guitar/vocals
• David Paton - bass/guitar/vocals
• Stuart Tosh - drums/vocals
• Lenny Zakatek - vocals
• Peter Straker - vocals
• Jaki Whitren - vocals
• Allan Clarke - vocals - formerly with The Hollies.
• Dave Townsend - vocals
• Steve Harley - vocals - formerly with Cockney Rebel.
• Jack Harris - vocals

1. "I Robot" (1977)

• Alan Parsons - guitar
• Eric Woolfson - keyboards/vocals
• Ian Bairnson - guitar
• David Paton - bass/vocals
• Stuart Elliott - drums/percussion
• Lenny Zakatek - vocals
• Jack Harris - vocals
• John Miles - vocals
• Colin Blunstone - vocals - b. June 24, 1945, Hatfield, England - formerly with The Zombies.
• Dean Ford - vocals

1. "Pyramid" (1978)

• Alan Parsons - keyboards/guitar
• Eric Woolfson - keyboards
• Ian Bairnson - guitar
• David Paton - bass/vocals
• Stuart Elliott - drums/percussion
• Lenny Zakatek - vocals
• Dave Townsend - vocals
• Chris Rainbow - vocals
• Clare Torry - vocals
• Lesley Duncan - vocals

1. "Eve" (1979)

• Alan Parsons - keyboards
• Eric Woolfson - keyboards/vocals
• Ian Bairnson - guitar
• David Paton - bass
• Stuart Elliott - drums/percussion
• Lenny Zakatek - vocals
• Chris Rainbow - vocals
• Elmer Gantry - vocals

1. "The Turn of a Friendly Card" (1980) - Singles: "Games People Play", "Time"

• Alan Parsons - keyboards
• Eric Woolfson - keyboards/vocals
• Ian Bairnson - guitar
• David Paton - bass/vocals
• Stuart Elliott - drums/percussion
• Lenny Zakatek - vocals
• Chris Rainbow - vocals
• Elmer Gantry - vocals
• Colin Blunstone - vocals - formerly with The Zombies.
• Mel Collins - sax - formerly with King Crimson.

1. "Eye in the Sky" (1982) - Single: "Eye in the Sky"

• Alan Parsons - keyboards
• Eric Woolfson - keyboards/vocals
• Ian Bairnson - guitar
• David Paton - bass
• Stuart Elliott - drums/percussion
• Lenny Zakatek - vocals
• Chris Rainbow - vocals
• Colin Blunstone - vocals
• Mel Collins - sax

1. "Ammonia Avenue" (1984) - Singles: "Prime Time", "Don't Answer Me"

• Alan Parsons - keyboards
• Eric Woolfson - keyboards/vocals
• Ian Bairnson - guitar
• David Paton - bass/vocals
• Stuart Elliott - drums/percussion
• Lenny Zakatek - vocals
• Chris Rainbow - vocals
• Colin Blunstone - vocals
• Richard "Trix" Cottle - synthesizer/sax

1. "Vulture Culture" (1985) - Single: "Let's Talk About Me"

• Alan Parsons - keyboards
• Ian Bairnson - guitar
• David Paton - bass
• Stuart Elliott - drums/percussion
• Richard "Trix" Cottle - synthesizer/sax
• Andrew Powell - keyboards

1. "Ladyhawke Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" (1985)

• Alan Parsons - keyboards
• Eric Woolfson - keyboards
• Ian Bairnson - guitar
• David Paton - bass
• Stuart Elliott - drums/percussion
• Richard "Trix" Cottle - synthesizer/sax
• John Miles - vocals
• Chris Rainbow - vocals
• Gary Brooker - piano/vocals - b. May 29, 1945, England - formerly with Procol Harum.
• Graham Dye - vocals

1. "Stereotomy" (1985)

• Alan Parsons - keyboards
• Eric Woolfson - keyboards/vocals
• Ian Bairnson - guitar
• Stuart Elliott - drums/percussion
• Richard "Trix" Cottle - synthesizer/sax
• Laurie Cottle - bass
• John Miles - vocals
• Lenny Zakatek - vocals
• Chris Rainbow - vocals
• Geoff Barradale - vocals

1. "Gaudi" (1987) - Single: "Standing on Higher Ground"

• Alan Parsons - keyboards/guitar/bass/flute/vocals
• Ian Bairnson - guitar/synthesizer/bass/pedal stell guitar/vocals
• Andrew Powell - bass/keyboards/autoharp
• Stuart Elliott - drums/percussion
• Richard "Trix" Cottle - synthesizer
• Graham Preskett - violin/mandolin
• David Pack - guitar/vocals
• Chris Thompson - vocals
• Eric Stewart - vocals
• Jaqui Copeland - vocals

1. "Try Anything Once" (1993)
2. "The Very Best Live" (1995)

• Alan Parsons - keyboards
• Ian Bairnson - guitar/bass/bass-synth
• Stuart Elliott - drums/percussion/keyboards
• Richard "Trix" Cottle - keyboards/sax
• John Giblin - bass
• Gary Sanctuary - keyboards
• Eric Stewart - vocals
• Neil Lockwood - vocals
• Steve Overland - vocals
• Christopher Cross - vocals
• Graham Dye - vocals

1. "On Air" (1996)

• Alan Parsons - keyboards
• Ian Bairnson - guitar/bass/keyboards/sax
• Stuart Elliott - drums/percussion/keyboards
• Colin Blunstone - vocals
• Chris Rainbow - vocals
• Neil Lockwood - vocals
• Tony Hadley - vocals
• Beverly Craven - vocals
• Maire Brennan - vocals

1. "The Time Machine" (1999)

1. "The Best Of The Alan Parsons Project" (1983)
2. "The Best Of The Alan Parsons Project Volume 2" (1987)
3. "The Definitive Collection" (2-CDs) (1997)
4. "The Arista Heritage Series" (1999)
5. "Ultimate" (2004)
   

1. "Freudiana (1989 Studio Cast)" (1999)

1. "A Valid Path" (2004)

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